Disaster Relief Chaplaincy,
Healthcare Chaplaincy
Guntersville First Baptist Church
December 29
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About My Family
I grew up in Arab, Ala., in a family of five. After working for the Department of Defense for 23 years, raising a family and attending college, I sensed God had plans for me other than being a civil service employee. My life changed after the death of my husband. I married a missions-minded man from Tennessee, and our marriage lasted for 22 years. Then he went to meet Jesus.
I had attended the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) in 1996 and 1997. I returned to NOBTS about six years ago through Leavell College. When I was a teenager, I had wanted to attend seminary, but money wasn't available.
Now, I am student of the Lord, and I am always learning more about God's mercy and grace.
I had attended the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) in 1996 and 1997. I returned to NOBTS about six years ago through Leavell College. When I was a teenager, I had wanted to attend seminary, but money wasn't available.
Now, I am student of the Lord, and I am always learning more about God's mercy and grace.
About My Ministry
Ministry began when the North American Mission Board promoted an emphasis called "Start Something New" several years ago. I prayed to the Lord that He would show me how to be His eyes and ears and have an opportunity to share the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ with others. I learned that the mission field is outside the doors of the local church.
As time passed, I served as a self-funded North American missionary for several years and as an endorsed chaplain. As opportunities occurred, I felt under the leadership of Holy Spirit that my place of service/ministry was in the chaplaincy area. Since 1997, serving as a chaplain has been God's calling for my life, from the local jail, to hospice, disaster relief and nursing homes. These are my happiest moments, bringing joy to my heart and glory to Creator God.
As time passed, I served as a self-funded North American missionary for several years and as an endorsed chaplain. As opportunities occurred, I felt under the leadership of Holy Spirit that my place of service/ministry was in the chaplaincy area. Since 1997, serving as a chaplain has been God's calling for my life, from the local jail, to hospice, disaster relief and nursing homes. These are my happiest moments, bringing joy to my heart and glory to Creator God.
SBC Chaplaincy
Chaplaincy is a vital frontline ministry and extension of the local church. Chaplains reach the lost among the thousands of men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces, correctional facilities, healthcare settings, public safety, disaster relief sites and corporate environments. SBC Chaplains care for the broken, offer hope to the hopeless and advance the gospel of Jesus Christ in hard to reach places.
The qualifications expected of a Southern Baptist applying for endorsement as a chaplain or counselor are established by the using agency and the Chaplains Commission, SBC. These qualification requirements vary according to the type of chaplaincy or counseling ministry involved but all are expected to meet a high level of ministerial competence.
The qualifications expected of a Southern Baptist applying for endorsement as a chaplain or counselor are established by the using agency and the Chaplains Commission, SBC. These qualification requirements vary according to the type of chaplaincy or counseling ministry involved but all are expected to meet a high level of ministerial competence.
